Vice President of Training & Education

Regis•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$170,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Regis Corporation is seeking a strategic, enterprise-level Vice President of Training & Education to set the vision, strategy, and execution of training and education programs for its franchise and corporate locations. The role ensures training supports salon teams’ technical skills, business performance, brand standards, talent development, and long-term growth. The VP will lead the design and delivery of scalable, innovative learning solutions that promote operational excellence, service quality, and engagement from stylists through leadership. The position oversees education strategy, learning technology, field education teams, stylist recruitment, and external partners, and serves as an advisor to senior leadership and franchise stakeholders. The ideal candidate can use digital platforms, emerging learning technologies, and AI-enabled tools to create effective, personalized, and scalable training. Experience in a franchise organization and the beauty industry is strongly preferred. The position is based in Minneapolis and follows a hybrid work model. The starting annual salary range is $170,000–$190,000, with the final offer dependent on experience, qualifications, education, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in training, education, learning and development, or talent development.
Expertise in leveraging emerging technologies, digital learning platforms, and AI-enabled tools to design, deliver, and scale training and education programs.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate learning into measurable performance outcomes.
Ability to analyze data and turn insights into actionable improvements.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and advance a relationship-driven culture; engaging, positive, and collaborative approach.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Experience leading large field-based education teams and working closely with operations and franchise partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and scaling training programs across multi-unit, franchise, or service-based organizations, particularly in the beauty and wellness industry.
Experience working within a franchise organization and in the beauty industry.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive training and education strategy aligned with company objectives, brand standards, and growth initiatives for technical and non-technical training.
Advise executive leadership on workforce capability, learning effectiveness, and performance outcomes.
Ensure programs reflect current salon industry trends, innovations, and best practices.
Develop certification programs, skill assessments, and career progression pathways.
Oversee in-salon training, workshops, digital learning platforms, and live events.
Recruit, train, and manage educators, trainers, and technical specialists.
Ensure education aligns with brand identity, service standards, and guest experience expectations.
Monitor industry trends, emerging techniques, and new technologies.
Introduce innovative learning methods, including digital and hybrid training models.
Represent the company at industry events, shows, and educational platforms.
Establish annual education priorities, budgets, and success metrics, with a focus on return on investment.
Ensure training content is consistent, inclusive, culturally relevant, and reflective of diverse employee and guest needs.
Partner with franchisees and field leaders to support training adoption, execution, and alignment with operational standards.
Provide education solutions that improve performance, consistency, and engagement across franchised locations.
Establish performance expectations and development pathways for education leaders, facilitators, and field trainers.
Use data and insights to refine programs and align them with evolving business needs.
Lead and drive cross-functional support for salon team recruiting efforts.